Top Rankings
Plum Borough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,552 students in Plum Borough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Plum Borough School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,552 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
215 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plum Borough School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
57%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,916 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,179 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$65 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,916
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,179
$23,119
Best Plum Borough School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pivik Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 School Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4580
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4580
Grades: K-4
| 727 students
Rank: #22.
O'block Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Center New Texas Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4420
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4420
Grades: K-4
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Holiday Park Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 School Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-1500
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-1500
Grades: 5-6
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Plum Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Presque Isle Dr
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(724) 733-2400
Grades: 7-8
| 547 students
Rank: #55.
Plum Sr. High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Elicker Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Pittsburgh, PA 15239
(412) 795-4880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plum Borough School District?
Plum Borough School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,552 students.
What is the rank of Plum Borough School District?
Plum Borough School District is ranked #130 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plum Borough School District?
84% of Plum Borough School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plum Borough School District?
Plum Borough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Plum Borough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,179 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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